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Newspaper

Connersville Times

Location

Connersville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1908

Page

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Ex President Cleveland Dead In New Jersey

Grover Cleveland former president of the United States died suddenly at his Westland home in Princeton New Jersey at 8 40 this morning Death was due to heart failure and complicated with other diseases He was seventy one years old on March 18 The physicians statement noted long standing gastro intestinal issues and repeated attacks in his illness

Princeton N. J Grover Cleveland United States Westland Cleveland Joseph D. Bryant George R. Lockwood J. M. Carnochan

Ex President Cleveland Dies After Long Illness

The notice reports the death of former President Cleveland from long standing organic heart and kidney disease with heart failure and edema as the immediate cause. It notes his illness had caused intermittent serious illness and a recent visit by Dr. Bryant of New York heightened fears among friends.

Mr. Cleveland Clevelands Bryant New York

Have One on Bill Taft Cocktail Sends You to the Hay

The piece promotes a "Bill Taft Cocktail" as the latest drink in thirst parlors. It describes progressive effects from one to seven servings, with stronger doses for longer oblivion, and notes the El Tast C. T. ad debuted when the presidential dictate was nominated.

Bill Taft el Tast C. T

Boy Bitten by Dog in Cheek in Peters Dol

Eight year old Dominic Amarose of Muncie visiting Peter Mancini and family was bitten on the cheek by a shaggy shepherd dog on east Fifth street. The dog, owned by John Peters, was killed by its owner after the incident. The boy received prompt medical care and the wound was treated. The article notes a prior similar attack on Randall White, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. White, by the same dog.

Dominic Amarose Muncie Peter Mancini East Fifth Street John Peters Randall White Charles R. White Randall

Wiedemann Club Buys Eddie Drury In Newport Ky

Eddie Drury, a noted flinger in the KT C league, has been sold by Hoosier manager LaRue to the Wiedemann baseball club of Newport Kentucky. The deal hinges on Drury agreeing to play for the Kentucky team and may lead to his pitching for the Brewers against Krebs Sunday. A separate note reports a stolen horse and bogey from a Rushville livery barn, while coroner verdicts confirm the deaths of Marley Moffett and John Beers from accidental injuries and heart disease.

Eddie Drury LaRue Hoosiers Wiedemann Baseball Club Newport Drury Wiedemanns Nieman Kentucky Lane Brewers Krebs Wiedemann King Rushville Oxford Ohio Sherif King Marley E. Moffett Bdubers Station John K. Beers Buckley House Mr. Moffett Mr. Beers

Barn Fire Destroys East Connersville Barn Belonging to Sam Keller

A small barn behind Samuel Keller’s Main street home in East Connersville burned last night. Bucket brigades and a chemical engine prevented spread to nearby structures as authorities praised responders. No cause is known though playful youths firing crackers in the alley is suspected.

Samuel Keller Main Street Connersville Keller East Side

Railroads Fined for Safety Violations in Federal Court

In Cincinnati, the Hamilton and Daston railroad and the Pere Marquette railroad were fined 1000 and 800 dollars respectively by Judge Taylor in U S district court. Government suits charge each line with multiple violations for operating cars without proper coupling devices and grab irons.

Daston Cincinnatos, Hamilton & Daston Railroad Pere Marquette Railroad Taylor United States District Court Pere Marquette

Jacob Myer Obvious Bentley Resident Spends Day Citywide

Jacob Myer of Bentley enjoys a day with friends in the city, noting outings and social visits across local spots. The casual trip highlights a resident’s leisure routine and urban exploration.

Jacob Myer Bentley

Mr Petro Nominated as Fayette Delegate to Democratic Denver Convention

Fayette county selects James S Petro as district delegate to the Denver Democratic Convention assembling July 7. Petro, East Connersville merchant, stands as a conservative Democrat loyal to Bryan era principles and active in party causes while emphasizing business prudence and independent reading. He is a native of Connersville township.

Fayette County Denver James S. Petro East Connersville Petro Bryan Connersville Township

Broken Heads In Court 10 Day Riot At Ortman Saloon

Five men faced a riot charge after a glassware crash at the Ortman saloon last Saturday night. Four pleaded guilty while Warry Pierce and Edward Kienk received fines and stayed, with Kienk noted as more active in the disturbance. Justice Cates presided at City Hall as details remained scant amid the uproar.

City Hall Justice Cates Ortman Saloon Edgar Kienk Harry Cowing Carl Cowing Harry Pierce Ora Maines Wiles Indiana Edward Kienk Kienk Warry Pierce

Petro’s Indiana Rise and Westward Travels Recap

The subject left Indiana for extensive western travel and work in several towns, then returned to Indiana to build a successful business in S88. He formed a circle of friends including a prominent Republican faction, married Mies bilian M. Wood, and plans to go to Denver for a convention where Johnson of Minnesota is favored for president with Bryan as a likely choice.

Indiana Petro Mies Bilian M. Wood John Wood

Property Transfer Record Shows Debates Over City Lot

J McFarlan transfers to J B McParlan and to Harry Milor in city property deals with a stated consideration of 25 dollars. The messy OCR mentions hall, McFarlan, Milor, and McParlan in a city context.

J. McFarlan Bow. Hall Lo Nthe J.B. McParlan Harry

Mrs Elgar Seal dies after illness at parents home

Mrs Elgar Seal died at her parents home on west Tenth street after several weeks of illness. She was born near Matamora and married Mr Seal about ten years ago. Survived by husband, parents Mr and Mrs Taylor Swift, sister and several relatives. Funeral at her parents home Friday afternoon followed by burial in City Cemetery.

Pavior Swift Nat Orks Pridas Attermeon

Card of Thanks for Frankie M. Needler

The Needler family expresses gratitude for the kindness shown by neighbors and friends on the death and burial of their son Frankie M. Needler. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bishop.

Frankie M. Needler WM. Bishop

Also Mentioned on This Page

HOLT Bria Aglures Les Harper’s Weekly Harper and Brethere Peters Dol Little Randall White Dog T. C. McBurney Manny Ife John Meservy Western Avenue Ernest Beaninger Everton Esther Mildred Wood Paul and Helen Schuster J. F. Wood Lyons Station Wiedemank Club Flinger Sam Keller Chem Ical C,h MR. Petro Denver, Col James SS. Piepro Ind Penves Aly. Petro Ivy Johnson Minnesota Vie Residert Dhe Mr. Bryan Mrs. Elgar Seal Pouxbor Swift
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